May one scrape/scratch one's body with a designated scraping implement (strigil) on Shabbat?
Synopsis
Using a dedicated scraping tool on Shabbat is generally prohibited as a weekday-like labor. An exception exists when the hands or feet are soiled with mud or filth. An implement designated exclusively for Shabbat use removes the weekday-labor appearance.
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